Condo Sales Strong at 285 Columbus Lofts

May 19, 2008 By

Sales continue to be strong as closings begin at the Back Bay’s (on the border of the South End) newest luxury condo development, 285 Columbus Lofts. Many higher floor units still remain for sale, as well as some of the lower priced one-bedrooms (starting at $525K), but the building is now over 60% sold – a very strong showing in comparison to other developments around the city when comparing sales cycles.

285 Columbus Lofts is being developed by the same team that brought you 360 Newbury, another boutique luxury development in an iconic building. You’ll notice similarities in entrances to the buildings of all things with the exclusive photos below. For more information on 285 Columbus Lofts, or any other luxury Boston condo development, please contact us using the link at the top of this page.

285 Columbus Lofts Entrance

 

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Court Square Press Lofts

May 18, 2008 By

The luxury redevelopment of the Court Square Press building in South Boston continues to offer up great floorplans and spaces for those looking to make the move to a concierge building with unparalleled amenities at a great price per square foot.

The latest addition to the mix of available Court Square Press Lofts is unit 110, a 1,207 square foot one-bedroom two-bathroom spacious and open floorplan. Unit 110 boasts soaring ceilings, exposed brick and beam, and all of the amenities that you’d expect from a luxury condo development. The unit is currently listed at $529,000 ($438 per square foot), carries a condo fee of $308 (and yes, that includes pool, concierge, gym, viewing room, etc.), and one deeded garage parking space.

Unit 110 at the luxury Court Square Press condo development is our Featured Open House this week – visit this loft on Sunday, May 18, 2008 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. For more information about the northern South Boston area, one of the hottest areas of the city, please contact us.

Court Square Press Unit 110

Court Square Press Unit 110

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Modern South End Auction Canceled

May 17, 2008 By

It has not been terribly clear what is happening with the Modern South End. An auction was planned for Sunday May 18th at the Colonnade Hotel to unload the remaining 10 units in the building, however, the auction has been canceled.

The 10 units are still for sale, but the developer received enough inquiries and subsequent interest in submitting early bids, that they plan to not hold the actual auction event, and instead, solicit offers via a sealed bid process on the units up through 7pm on Sunday May 18, 2008, at which time the developer will review all of the offers. 3 of the units have already gone Under Agreement.

Several major takeaways from this information:

  1. Do not show up at the Colonnade Hotel trying to attend the now canceled auction on Sunday May 18, 2008.
  2. If you are interested in submitting an offer on one of the remaining units at the Modern, please contact us, we will work with you to submit an offer before the 7pm deadline on Sunday May 18, 2008.
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South End Concord Baptist Church Condos

May 17, 2008 By

You may have heard about the recent rumblings in the community and on other prominent blogs regarding the Concord Baptist Church in the South End at the southeast corner of Warren Avenue and W Brookline Street.

South End Concord Baptist Church

Peter Zagorianakos, a Boston developer, has purchased the church as the congregation plans its move to another location to accommodate their growing size. Local residents have been concerned about Zagorianakos changing the structure of the building, adding further windows, and what the parking situation will mean.

Much of the acute attention on the situation is naturally the result of nearby residents raising concerns. However, will this be a bad thing for the community? Prefaced by the idea that the congregation is voluntarily moving to a location that better suits their needs, the building’s roof could use some work (the exclusive photo below shows a current view of the roof), windows in the building overlooking neighbors’ outdoor space does not infringe on privacy any more than other nearby South End residents experience, and underground parking for the limited number of potential residents combined with church service parking not overwhelming the center line of Warren Avenue multiple times per week will reduce noise and congestion in the area.

Is this good or bad for the South End, what are your thoughts?

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Bryant on Columbus From Near and Far

May 14, 2008 By

If you’ve been along the border of the Back Bay and the South End over the past several months, you have more than likely seen the significant progress that has been made on the buildout of the Bryant on Columbus, a 50-unit luxury boutique condo development, that by the looks of it, will finish late this year if it continues at the same pace it’s on now. For a time series photo set, visit our Bryant on Columbus page.

The latest up close construction shot of the development is below. As well, we have an exclusive photo of the Bryant’s construction progress taken from the rooftop of the D4 condos several blocks away (you can see the crane rising above the completed floors at the Bryant, just in front of the 131 Dartmouth building – D4 opened to residents last year, and they are down to only 3 available units in the 25-unit boutique Philippe Starck condo redevelopment of the 1932 D4 Police Station.

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Boston MLS Status Codes

May 13, 2008 By

If you have taken the opportunity to sign up for email property updates from the Boston MLS (giving you access to address information, taxes, and other pertinent property details not readily available in generic MLS access levels), you have probably seen the various three letter codes that are used to designate the status of a listing in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system – ACT, PCG, etc.

We’ve received several inquiries lately as to what each code stands for, and wanted to provide a quick punch list with this information for your reference.

ACT: Active
NEW: New*
PCG: Price Change*
BOM: Back on Market*
EXT: Extended*
RAC: Re-activated*
WDN: Withdrawn (temporarily)
BUP: Offer to Purchase Accepted, back-up offers welcomed

* reverts to Active status after 3 days

UAG: Under Agreement
SLD: Sold
EXP: Expired
CAN: Canceled

To gain access to listings that match your search criteria (neighborhood, price, square footage), sign up for Boston MLS updates.

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Mother's Day North End Open House

May 11, 2008 By

Steps from Christopher Columbus Park in Boston’s Historic North End, Unit 33A at 33 Commercial Wharf boasts large banks of windows, exposed brick and beams, and luxury finishes. Built in 1832 as a warehouse, converted into condominiums in 1978, Commercial Wharf sits between Lewis and Long Wharfs, a short walk from everything in the North End, the Financial District, and Fanueil Hall.

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Unit 33A at Commercial Wharf is a luxury unit, currently listed at $1,299,000, offering 1,902 square feet ($683 per square foot) in a loft-style condo feel, with two-bedrooms, two-bathrooms, and excellent views from a corner unit. The HOA fee on this unit is $1,360, and include heat, hot water, master insurance, security, exterior maintenance, and snow removal. Rental parking is available for $290 per month. Our Featured Open House takes place at 33 Commercial Wharf along the North End Waterfront on Sunday, May 11, 2008 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM.

33 Commercial Wharf 33A

33 Commercial Wharf 33A

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Downtown Crossing Midtown Condo Tour

May 9, 2008 By

Spend this Saturday (May 10, 2008) discovering the unique spaces, breathtaking views, and convenience of living in Downtown Crossing. There will be a self-guided walking tour that visits 15 homes, from ultra-modern to historic and from loft to penthouse. Find out where over 6,000 people live in Downtown Crossing and discover their favorite shops and restaurants in the neighborhood.

Home Sweet Home in Downtown Crossing
Saturday, May 10
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Downtown Crossing
T Orange/Red Lines to Downtown Crossing

Tickets are available in advance for $20 and on the day of the tour for $25 at 520 Washington Street (near the intersection of Washington and West Streets).

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Strada 234 Waterfront Luxury Condos

May 7, 2008 By

First it was Wilkes Passage in the South End (see Mass Exodus from Wilkes Passage), then it was the Ritz Carlton towers in Midtown (see Ritz Carlton Flush with Available Condos), now, the 108-unit Strada 234 building adjacent to the North End along Boston’s Waterfront currently has a large inventory of 7 units available for sale. This could be related to the ramp up in the Spring / Summer selling season that is a typical cyclical pattern – this also falls in line with the strong percentage of Boston condo owners who plan to sell within the next several months that was evidenced in our latest Seller reader poll (see Boston Condo Blog Reader Poll).

Strada 234 is a 2004 development that features 24 hour concierge, a fitness room, and garage parking. Current units range in price from $449,000 to $1,259,000, and in size from 675 to 1,468 square feet. Price per square foot on these listings ranges from $506 to $857, with much of the variance coming from unit level and views. See listing details for all currently available Strada 234 condos (Listing Details 11.2 MB PDF).

For more information about these units, or other North End Waterfront condos, feel free to contact us using the link at the top of this page.

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Church Converted to Condos in South Boston

May 5, 2008 By

We get quite a few inquiries about “the church that is now condos” in South Boston. The church, formerly known as St. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church, at 45 West Broadway was converted into 44 condos (8 in the former rectory, and 36 in the former church) with onsite parking in 2003. You may have also heard about the development last year, when a fire broke out in one of the penthouse units (see Former church catches fire in South Boston).

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Currently, there are two first floor duplexes (units 102 and 112) available at the church, priced from $439,000 to $494,500 ($350 to $404 per square foot). At over 1,200 square feet each, these units provide great space in a historically (circa 1844) and architecturally unique building. Both units provide one deeded parking space. As you know, the area surrounding the church has been booming with luxury condominium development since 2000, from the adjacent Lofts at 36 A and Allele, to Court Square Press and Macallen around the corner, and 125 B Street Lofts (a former schoolhouse) nearby. A stones from the Red Line Broadway T-Stop, South Station is only one stop away.

For more information about “the condos at the church,” or others in northern South Boston, please contact us.

45 West Broadway South Boston

South Boston Church Condos

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